Draft Brendan Johnson

Draft Brendan Johnson to run for U.S. Senate in South Dakota. Sign the open letter on the right.
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UPDATE: "I spoke recently with Brendan Johnson, and he informed me that he will continue to focus on his responsibilities as South Dakota's U.S. Attorney. I'm certain that Brendan will not enter the race for the U.S. Senate, and I hereby call on all those who have signed on to our open letter to give Rick Weiland our full support" -- Ryan Casey, Sioux Falls -- Lincoln County Democratic Party Chair

AN OPEN LETTER: BRENDAN JOHNSON SHOULD RUN FOR SENATE

We believe that South Dakota needs someone in the U.S. Senate who will continue and expand upon Sen. Tim Johnson’s record of fighting for everyday people in Congress – even when that means standing up to big health insurance companies, Wall Street executives, Ag corporations, and oil tycoons.

We need a senator who will stand up for core Democratic values – someone we can rely on to do the right thing without fear, especially when it comes to fighting for people who work for a living.

We need someone who believes that the role of government is to help people, and who is not afraid to ask the rich to pay their fair share. Someone who will make smart investments in our future and grow the middle class.

We believe Brendan Johnson should run for Senate.

As South Dakota’s U.S. Attorney, Brendan is our state's chief federal law enforcement officer. He has used that power to fight for the little guy.

Under Brendan Johnson’s leadership, South Dakota is the national leader in cracking down on deadbeat dads – with over 50 percent of the nation's total federal prosecutions happening in South Dakota. Brendan Johnson was named 2013 Prosecutor of the Year by groups combating violence against women. And Johnson has played a national role in fighting on behalf of Native Americans.

We need Brendan Johnson’s South Dakota values and Democratic principles in the U.S. Senate. We invite all South Dakotans to join us in urging him to run.

Sincerely,

Ryan Casey, Sioux Falls -- Lincoln County Democratic Party Chair

Ann Tornberg, Beresford – Union County Democratic Party Chair, Former President of Sioux Falls Education Association